SEOUL: There will be no war on the Korean peninsula, South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Thursday, despite high tensions over the North’s nuclear and missile programmes. “All South Koreans have worked so hard together to rebuild the country from the ruins of the Korean War,” Moon told a press conference marking his first 100 days in office. But Moon said Seoul effectively had a veto on military action by the US, its security ally and protector. “No one can make a decision on military action on the Korean peninsula without our agreement,” he said. “The US and President Trump also said, no matter what option they take about North Korea, all decisions will be made after consulting with and getting agreement with the Republic of Korea.” AFPAFP/CC

Source: Manila Times August 17, 2017 03:00 UTC